STEM Interest Groups
STEM R'US offers a diverse range of STEM Interest Groups designed to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding in various STEM fields. These groups provide a collaborative environment where young, like-minded students can explore their passions and gain exposure to unique resources and experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Green Thumbs Jr.
Green Thumbs Junior is an engaging online gardening interest group dedicated to nurturing children’s curiosity and love for nature through the art of gardening. Our group offers monthly Zoom meetings that provide interactive, educational sessions designed to help young minds develop horticultural skills and explore the world of plants and ecosystems. Along with the live sessions, members receive monthly emailed resources to facilitate hands-on learning and deepen their understanding of environmental stewardship.
This online interest group includes:
Monthly Zoom Workshops: Live sessions covering plant biology, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices with opportunities for questions and interaction.
Monthly Resource Emails: Curated materials including activity guides, planting instructions, and eco-friendly projects sent directly to families to continue learning at home.
Eco-Friendly Crafts and Activities: Creative projects shared through email that teach children about recycling, composting, and green living.
Virtual Nature Exploration: Guided online tours and discussions focused on botanical gardens, farms, and natural habitats to inspire and educate.
Early Bird Notifications: Priority updates for upcoming gardening camps, events, and special programs.
Green Thumbs Junior fosters responsibility, creativity, and environmental awareness as children cultivate their own green spaces and develop a lifelong connection to the natural world. Join us online and watch your child’s love for nature grow!
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Critical Thinkers
Critical Thinkers is an online STEM interest group committed to equipping children with the skills and knowledge needed to explore careers in engineering. The group hosts monthly Zoom meetings where participants engage in interactive sessions focused on developing critical thinking skills and exploring engineering concepts. Alongside these virtual gatherings, members receive curated resources via email each month to support ongoing learning and hands-on exploration. With an emphasis on real-world problem solving and fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Critical Thinkers provides a dynamic and accessible environment for young learners. This interest group offers:
Monthly Zoom Workshops: Live interactive sessions focused on engineering concepts, design challenges, and problem-solving techniques with opportunities for questions and collaboration.
Monthly Resource Emails: Carefully selected materials including project guides, building instructions, and STEM exploration activities sent directly to families to support ongoing learning at home.
Hands-On Engineering Projects: Fun and educational activities delivered via email that teach children about mechanics, circuitry, and creative design.
Virtual Engineering Explorations: Guided online tours and discussions highlighting engineering marvels, innovation labs, and real-world applications to inspire and educate.
Early Bird Notifications: Priority access to upcoming engineering camps, webinars, and special events.
Critical Thinkers encourages curiosity, innovation, and practical skills as children engage with engineering challenges and develop a passion for creating solutions. Join us online and nurture your child’s engineering mindset!
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Care Squad
The Care Squad is now a virtual interest group dedicated to inspiring and empowering young individuals passionate about pursuing careers in medicine. Our group offers monthly Zoom meetings that provide interactive, educational sessions designed to help members develop essential medical knowledge and explore career pathways in healthcare. Along with the live sessions, members receive monthly emailed resources to facilitate hands-on learning and deepen their understanding of the medical field.
This online interest group includes:
Monthly Zoom Meetings: Live, interactive sessions featuring healthcare topics, medical skills training, and discussions with industry professionals, providing opportunities for questions and engagement.
Monthly Resource Emails: Curated materials including study guides, career exploration tools, and health-related activities sent directly to members to support continued learning at home.
Mentorship Opportunities: Access to experienced healthcare professionals who provide guidance, advice, and support tailored to members’ interests and goals.
Quarterly Group Training: Focused virtual workshops that develop specific skills relevant to healthcare careers, such as first aid, medical terminology, and patient care basics.
Early Bird Registration: Priority notifications for upcoming healthcare camps, special events, and opportunities designed to broaden exposure to the medical industry.
